History Of Canadian Code For Housing
National Codes site has a brief history of Canadian code for housing & accessibility, CMHC standards to 1958, National Code in 1960, Canadian Housing Code in 1990, and Part 9.

History of BC Building Regulations
BC Building Policy Branch provides a brief history of its building code adoption and a timeline with effective dates for implementation of building code regulations up to 2005.

Canadian Construction System & Codes
Canadian Commission on Building & Fire Codes gives roles of codes, responsibilities of parties, quality control, systems for knowledge, protecting customers, recourse, and more. (PDF)

Objectives Of Building Code In Canada
How Canada decides which objectives for buildings should be included in the code, and how they determine the best way of achieving them, are described by Bruce Clemmensen. (PDF)

Directory Of Authorities Responsible
This ULC directory has links to national building, plumbing, fire, electrical, and gas code development bodies, plus the provincial/territorial authorities responsible for implementation.

National Code Adoption Across Canada
National Codes chart describes how the national model building, fire, and plumbing codes are adopted or adapted in the various provinces and territories across Canada.

To Request A Code Change
Typical code change requests, guidelines for requesting changes, what to include, and links to submission forms for either online or mail-in are provided on the National Code site

Web Site For National Model Codes
The National Codes site has information on national building, fire, and plumbing codes, plus codes development process, standards organizations, objective-based codes, and more.

Changes In 2005 National Codes
National Research Council explains the new objective based format, new organizational structure, and some highlights of technical changes in the 2005 National Building Code. (PDF)

Code Development & Objectives Based Format
This detailed presentation of Canadian National Research Council outlines our national code development process, and the new objective-based format, with some examples. (PPT)

Objectives Based National Code
Here is a brief overview of objectives based codes, why they are included, and samples of acceptable solutions, objectives, and functional statements from Building Envelope Forum.

FAQ On New BC Building Code
These FAQs from the BC Building Policy Branch cover the new 2006 BC Building Code, where to get it, costs, objective-based format & advantages, alternative solutions, and more.

Changes To BC Code Part 9
BC Homeowner Protection Office bulletin highlights some of the most significant changes for residential construction that are covered by Part 9 of the 2006 BC Building Code. (PDF)

Resources & Educational Courses
HPO offers information and links to resources on the National Code, educational seminars & courses, BC Code, City of Vancouver Building By-law, building code basics, and more.

Purchasable 2006 BC Building Codes
You can purchase the BC Building Code from the Queens Printer in formats including print, CD-ROM, and online access with options for 10-day, annual, and full code duration periods.

Local Government Act For Code Enforcement
The BC Local Government Act outlines various provincial and local government roles, responsibilities, and procedures for enforcement of the BC Building code and building regulations.

Inspection Officials
Building Officials Association of BC is the building inspectors trade association. It provides consistent Code interpretation, a forum for discussion, education, certification, and more.

BC Building Code Appeal Board
The BC Building Code Appeal Board provides rulings to settle disputes over code interpretation or application. Here are the submission requirements, application forms, and decisions.

Bulletins On Policy & Opinions
BC Building Policy Branch bulletins give you updates on code related government policies, and code opinions such as vinyl siding and rainscreen, and insulation above exterior
walls.

Interpretations Committee & Decisions
The makeup of BC Building Code Interpretations Committee, request form, log of past requests, and list of interpretations is offered here on the Building Officials Association of BC site.

Letters Of Assurance
BC Building Policy Branch gives a guide and schedules for Letters of Assurance, which are documents that clearly identify responsibilities of key individuals in a building project.

BC Green Building Code
This BC government bulletin describes the Green Building Code goals of removing barriers within provincial codes and proposing new provisions for green building regulation. (PDF)

Improving Code Development System In Canada
A NRC paper recommends a single, coordinated building, fire, and plumbing code review and development system that will better meet the needs of the provinces and territories. (PDF)

Technical Issues For 2010 National Code
Canadian National Codes site lists the priority technical issues for consideration in the next development cycle for the National Model Building, Plumbing, and Fire codes.
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Policy Issues For 2010 National Code
Canadian National Codes site lists the priority policy issues to be considered during the development of the 2010 National Model Building, Plumbing, and Fire codes.
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Word Doc)

Systemic Issues For 2010 National Code
Canadian National Codes site lists the priority systemic issues for consideration during the development of the 2010 National Model Building, Plumbing, and Fire codes.
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Word Doc)

Experts & Staff Of Canadian Codes Centre
This Canadian National Research Council directory provides a listing of Canadian Code Centre staff available to offer their opinions on the content of national model building codes.

Free Newsletter With National Code Info
Canadian National Research Council publishes the free Construction Innovation quarterly, with news of recent research results, product evaluations, code developments and conference highlights.

Applying Code To Existing Buildings
The Users Guide NBC 1995: Application of Part 9 to Existing Buildings explains principles by which the National Building Code requirements should be applied to existing buildings.

US Codes & Standards
US National Association of Home Builders has information on codes and standards for structural design, materials, energy conservation, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, and much more.

BC Government Site On Building & Fire Codes
The BC Building Policy Branch provides information on our BC building and fire codes, changes, errata & revisions, appeal, bulletins, regulations, publications, policies, and more.

Canadian National Codes Site
For info on National Building, Fire, and Plumbing Codes, code development process, standards organizations, objective-based code, and more, visit the Canadian National Code site.

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